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California Chrome: Can Colors Influence Destiny?

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Home Stager with Owner, The Refreshed Home White Plains NY

California Chrome: Can Colors Influence Destiny?Never been a horse person...but what drew me in enough to read California Chrome's story, chuckle at the story behind  "DAP" on the silks, then be genuinely touched by, and interested in this at all was this photo of him winning the Derby, all decked out in purple and green.

See, I'm a little partial to purple and green....when I quit my paying job (with benefits!) to start The Refreshed Home in 2007, I had the name, and the colors, purple and green.

Can colors influence your destiny? Not suggesting  California Chrome will run faster because he'd decked out in purple and green (for the record, horses aren't colorblind, but don't see colors as vividly as humans do) Nor do I work any harder just because those colors are on my letterhead.

Instead, consider this: Each color has an energy and an essence.  When chosen well, I believe they naturally attract the people who will ultimately make the entity-or goal-successful.

In a nutshell purple is both regal and whimsical, the stuff dreams are made of; green is fresh, life and energy. Works for me and my business (and my clients);  and if you know the back story of how this horse came to be, how  hands-on, and lovingly he was raised, you'll probably agree it's appropriate , and has worked for him too.

Can colors influence your destiny?  Well, as a Home Stager, I use color to resonate on listing photos, engage buyers and draw them  through the entire house. As a Decorator, I help you get your makeup on right in the morning, be more productive in your office or business, help you feel all cozied-up at night, and ensure you throw lively, vibrant parties on the weekend. Those all sound like important things to me!

Will wearing purple and green help California Chrome win the Belmont Stakes-and the Triple Crown-tomorrow? Well, I think these colors have helped draw the kinds of people who've helped him get this far...and he's got my heart!!

 

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Our spaces affect us profoundly...and so many other parts in our life fall into place when our spaces and possessions serve us in the best way they can. But getting there is much more than a pursuit of pleasing aesthetics.

 

Decorating and Staging are different, but much of the skill sets overlap, and each creates unique solutions that considers the needs, goals, resources, expectations, hopes and dreams of each client.

Bettering Westchester, Putnam and lower Fairfield counties since 1981, The Refreshed Home works collaboratively, and brings a thoughtful approach to the creative process. Proud to make a difference, as well as make a living. Offering specialty services such as remote and buyer consults, listing photo/video styling, guided and accompanied shopping, and accessory rental. We get in, get out, and you get on with your life.  Talk to me TODAY about how we can better your space!

  

                    

 

Marie Graham ASP, IAHSP, IDS Your Stager With A Mission!

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Charles Stallions Property Manager
Charles Stallions Real Estate Services - Pace, FL
Pensacola, Pace & Gulf Breeze Property Management

I will be rooting for CC and hope for the best as it has been suprising to say the least

Jun 06, 2014 02:09 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

Purple and green work for me Marie, lets hope they bring California Chrome luck!

Jun 06, 2014 07:30 PM
Marie Graham
Owner, The Refreshed Home White Plains NY - White Plains, NY
Westchester County Interior Decorator, Home Stager

So will I Michelle!

Roger-they haven't failed him yet!

 

Jun 06, 2014 08:35 PM
Julia Maher
Nestings: Connecticut Home Staging and Model Homes - Fairfield, CT
Connecticut Home Stager

I really need to study up on the meaning of colors!  Go CC!

Jun 07, 2014 01:46 AM
marti garaughty
garaughty.com - Montreal, QC
a highly caffeinated creative type...

garaughty, abstract art, graphic design, WordPress consultant

Jun 07, 2014 02:56 AM
Maureen Bray Portland OR Home Stager ~ Room Solutions Staging
Room Solutions Staging, Portland OR - Portland, OR
"Staging Consultations that Sell Portland Homes"

hi Marie ~ Colors have such an important impact on many aspects of our lives, and how we feel.  I'll be curious to see if CC is wearing the same colors again today (and his nose strip) ... and watching the outcome!!

Jun 07, 2014 04:03 AM
Broker Patty Da Silva Da Silva
Green Realty Properties® - 954-667-7253 - Cooper City, FL
Top Listing Broker

In some instances I guess it does. I am not sure if this is even true -- when ladies wear pink on their first dates, they say chances are great in getting a second one.

Jun 07, 2014 04:12 AM
Marie Graham
Owner, The Refreshed Home White Plains NY - White Plains, NY
Westchester County Interior Decorator, Home Stager

Thanks Marti!

From what I can read Maureen-he's always raced with purple and green.

Patty-I really could have used that tidbit a number of years ago...

Julia-I think they should just give it to him, there is just no one else being talked about in this race!

Jun 07, 2014 05:07 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

Unfortunately, the colors won didn't help much, but this is a good read about how colors interplay with each other.  Love purple and green too!  (Long time no read, glad to see you here!)

Jun 08, 2014 01:20 AM
Mabrook Shah
UpStaging Interiors Calgary - Calgary, AB
Interior Decorator & Home Stager

Loving how you used purple and green in your logo, never saw them together before doing so well :)

Jun 08, 2014 08:34 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

Marie,  He put on a good race.  He just couldn't wiggle through the line to finish first but I still think he is a champ for sure. 

Jun 09, 2014 04:45 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Marie, colors do affect our moods and probably each of us differently to some extent.  Can they win a race?...I don't think so, but I also don't think a color a person feels good about will hurt

Jun 11, 2014 12:05 PM